Nimesil belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Due to its pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects, it is very popular among doctors and patients, finding application in the treatment of many diseases. Nimesil is very simple to use. The drug is produced in the form of powder, packaged in portion packets. It is enough to dissolve the contents of the sachet in a glass of warm water and any, even very acute pain, dulls and ceases. The effect of taking one dose is observed for 6 hours, relief comes very quickly, and the drug is pleasant to taste. It is excreted from the body completely nemesil during the day with urine and in tissues as a result of prolonged use does not accumulate.
Is it possible to give children nimesil?
Very often heard about this drug, or experienced its effect on themselves, mothers are wondering - is it possible to give nimesil to children and if possible, what should be the dosage for children? According to the conducted studies, nimesil has a rather high hepato- and nephrotoxicity, that is, it damages the liver and kidney cells. That is why it is banned for use in many countries, for example, in the USA. In Europe, its use is permitted, but the instruction has a clear reservation that it is inadmissible to designate a nemesile for children under the age of 12 years. Adolescents from 12 years of age receive the drug in the same dose as adults.
Side effects of taking nimesila:
- skin itching, rash, dermatitis, urticaria;
- increased sweating;
- Nervousness, drowsiness, headaches, visual impairment;
- diarrhea or constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, tarry stools;
- a stomach ulcer, a duodenal ulcer, a bleeding, an icterus;
- retention of urination and blood in the urine (hematuria);
- heart palpitations (tachycardia), increased blood pressure, dyspnea;
- bronchospasm and exacerbation of bronchial asthma;
- change in the blood formula;
- anaphylactic shock.
How correctly and how long can you take nimesil?
In order to minimize possible side effects from taking nimesil, it should be taken only if necessary, when other drugs do not bring an effect, as much as possible while reducing the dose and duration of administration of the drug.
Adults and children over 12 years can take 1 packet (100 mg) 2 times a day. In order to reduce irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, it is better to take nimesil after eating, dissolving the contents of the sachet in 250 ml of warm water.
It is not recommended to use nemesil drugs for a long time.
When using nemesil, it is necessary to take into account the patient's possible contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to the drug;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- bleeding from various parts of the gastrointestinal tract;
- chronic liver and kidney diseases;
- bleeding disorders;
- intracranial hemorrhage.
With caution, it is possible to use nimesil together with drugs that reduce blood coagulability or inhibit platelet aggregation.
If after the application of nemesil medication, visual disturbances are observed, it should be discontinued and consulted for an ophthalmologist.
Patients who have problems with the cardiovascular system and high blood pressure should take nimesil with extreme caution, as it can cause fluid retention in the tissues. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus can take nimesil under the constant supervision of a doctor.